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YOUTH
PROGRAMS
AND CAMPS
SPRING 2023 COURSE GUIDE 915-747-5142
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YOUTH PROGRAMS
AND CAMPS
Keep your kids engaged, educated and entertained
this spring with our Youth Programs and Camps.
We’re welcoming kids of all ages back for a
combination of in-person courses and camps,
plus some online programming. Our spring
courses and camps
• provide fun activities outside of schoolwork
• cover a wide range of topics including
STEAM, leadership, music, digital
technology and more
• teach kids valuable skills such as working
with others and using new technology
to communicate
• Saturday One-Day Camps
See pages 4-7
• Face-to-Face Courses
See page 8
• Spring Break Camps
See pages 10-15
• Online Self-Paced Courses
See pages 16-17
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FEATURED COURSES
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CONTACT OUR TEAM
BY PHONE
FACE-TO-FACE Call 915-747-5142, Monday – Friday,
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fencing Fun (Ages 6-12)
Get an introduction to the Olympic sport of @ BY EMAIL
fencing through fencing games, and footwork Email us at p3youth@utep.edu
and hand drills. with your questions
Start date: February 4, 2023
Fee: $105
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
Click here to register
BENEFITS OF CAMPS
Children who attend our camps gain
SPRING BREAK CAMPS a better sense of community, develop
intergenerational relationships, and
learn through first-hand experiences.
KINDERGARTEN Trained, caring adult role models help
AFTERNOON (1-4 P.M.) children feel capable, independent,
STEM and included. Camps help children
Robo Pets grow by providing a supervised,
Learn fundamental engineering and programming positive environment that has safety
concepts and begin your exploration into the
as a primary commitment.
world of robotics by building simple animal-
inspired machines that are controlled by unique,
“My daughter loved the icon-based program codes.
theater arts camp. It really Fee: $185
For additional information
allowed her to see what it Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50 or to register, go to
takes to write, direct and Click here to register ppp.utep.edu/youthcourses
put on a performance.
My son loved the mBot
robotics camp. He was able GRADES 3-5 Please stay home if you have been
to see what simple coding AFTERNOON (1-4 P.M.) diagnosed with COVID-19 or are
experiencing COVID-19 symptoms.
looks like and it really Arts See page 15 for more information.
piqued his interests.” Theater Arts: Lights, Camera,
Action
Have fun while developing your artistic, public
- Proud parent of students in Summer speaking and creative thinking skills.
2022 Youth Camps Fee: $105
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
Click here to register
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SPRING CAMPS
All the following youth camps are offered for kids ages 6-12.
Courses are listed chronologically within each category.
This spring, we're offering a selection of
face-to-face courses for kids ages 6-12.
These courses are offered as one-day
camps that have a limited capacity and
follow safety guidelines.
All face-to-face courses are subject to
migration online depending on the local
COVID-19 guidance at the time the
courses are offered. If the courses are
moved online, registrants will be contacted
at that time to go over their options.
ARTS
Doodle, Draw and Design Creative Painting (Ages 6-12)
(Ages 6-12) Experiment and learn a variety of painting
Learn basic drawing skills and principles of techniques to create masterpieces.
design in this camp. Start date: February 25, 2023
Start date: February 4, 2023 Fee: $75
Fee: $75 Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50 Click here to register
Click here to register
Krafty Kidz (Ages 6-12)
Valentine HeART Crafts Exercise your craftsmanship, dexterity and
(Ages 6-12) creativity, and make cool and exciting art crafts
Create Valentine-themed crafts in shades of red, using materials like fabric, popsicle sticks, Interested in teaching a youth course?
pink and violet; projects include a unique card to markers, wax paper, watercolor, paint, etc. We would love to hear from you,
give to loved ones. Start date: April 1, 2023 see page 9 for more details.
Start date: February 11, 2023 Fee: $75
Fee: $75 Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50 Click here to register
Click here to register
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Egg-cellent Easter Art (Ages 6-12)
SATURDAY ONE-DAY
Create Easter projects using a variety of media in SPRING CAMPS 5
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this “egg-citing” camp!
The following are the face-to-face Start date: April 15, 2023
one-day camps we will have available
this Spring. Courses are listed
Fee: $75 SCIENCE
chronologically within each category.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
Click here to register Junior Engineering Lab
All face-to-face programming is (Ages 6-12)
subject to migration online depending Drawing ‘n’ Designing (Ages 6-12) Explore different fields of engineering through
Use varied drawing and design techniques/ hands-on projects and learn to think like an
on the variability of local and/or engineer with building challenges.
methods to learn drawing skills.
national COVID case numbers.
Start date: April 29, 2023 Start date: February 4, 2023
For complete details about our Fee: $75 Fee: $89
Spring 2023 courses, visit Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50 Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
ppp.utep.edu/youthcourses Click here to register Click here to register
Painting Productions (Ages 6-12) Creatures of the Lab (Ages 6-12)
Unleash your inner artist by learning about Use real science to study legendary creatures
different painting techniques including impasto, and compare them to their existing living
sgraffito and blending. counterparts.
Start date: May 6, 2023 Start date: February 11, 2023
Fee: $75 Fee: $89
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50 Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Click here to register Click here to register
Drawmasters (Ages 6-12)
Study the process of painting and learn various
painting techniques including impasto, sgraffito
and blending; use them to create various types
“[My kids love] any camp with of paintings.
Ms. Ramos. She is engaging and my Start date: May 13, 2023
kids love animals. [They also love] Fee: $75
the art camp (they had the same Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
teacher last year and in the past for Click here to register
a Saturday camp). ”
- Proud parent of student in READING
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Ciphers, Puzzles and Codes
(Ages 8-12)
Explore, develop and solve secret puzzles and
codes.
Start date: April 1, 2023
Fee: $75
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
See page 8 for a complete list of our Click here to register
Face-to-Face Spring Courses.
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“MyWorkshop;
child’s favorite camp was the Writers
the teacher’s classroom
management and activities made my child
comfortable and successful.
”
- Proud parent of student in
Spring 2022 Youth Camp
Junior Veterinarians (Ages 6-12) Dinosaur Claws and Shark Jaws
Discover the exciting world of animal science (Ages 6-12) “[My children love] all of the
and learn what it’s like to be a vet. Dig into paleontology in this fun camp. Learn
camps with Ms. Ramos. They
Start date: February 18, 2023 methods used by real paleontologists in the field
and examine fossils to bring the dinosaurs back have such a great time in her
Fee: $89 to life. courses and have developed a
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10 Start date: March 11, 2023 good relationship with her. She is
Click here to register Fee: $89 patient, encourages curiosity, and
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Ocean Chemistry, Waterworks, has sparked a major interest in the
Monsters and Sharks (Ages 6-12) Click here to register study of animals. My son also liked
Investigate the chemical changes in the ocean the STEM-related camps led by
and how that affects all types of sea creatures. Space Academy: Aliens, Mr. Nick because of the hands-on
Discover new sea creatures and work closely Spaceships and Moons
projects and experiments they did
with them to learn more. (Ages 6-12)
Start date: February 25, 2023 Explore the universe and learn all about planets each day. ”
Fee: $89 and the solar system.
Start date: March 18, 2023 - Proud parent of student in
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Fee: $89 Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Click here to register
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Med School for Kids (Ages 6-12) Click here to register
Explore how different body systems work and
learn about the world of medicine in a fun, Blast Off! Outer Space Camp
interactive way. “I was very impressed and so
(Ages 8-12)
Start date: March 4, 2023 Learn about planets and the solar system and excited at how much fun my
Fee: $89 even create your own model of the solar system daughter had. She learned a lot
in this camp.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10 and had fun doing it. I will definitely
Start date: March 25, 2023
Click here to register sign her up again next year.”
Fee: $75
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50 - Proud parent of student in
Click here to register Summer 2022 Youth Camp
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Little Veterinarians (Ages 6-12)
SATURDAY ONE-DAY
Explore the exciting world of animal science SPRING CAMPS 7
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during a week filled with hands-on vet activities.
The following are the face-to-face Start date: April 15, 2023
one-day camps we will have available
this Spring. Courses are listed
chronologically within each category.
Fee: $89
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10 WRITING
Click here to register
Story Crafters: Writers Workshop
All face-to-face programming is (Ages 6-12)
subject to migration online depending Coolest Cold-Blooded Reptiles Explore different genres and topics throughout
on the variability of local and/or (Ages 6-12) the week using a variety of writing exercises and
national COVID case numbers. Get a great introduction to the world of creative games.
reptiles: Learn about some of nature’s most Start date: April 15, 2023
For complete details about our misunderstood creatures and safely interact with Fee: $75
Spring 2023 courses, visit a variety of live reptiles.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
ppp.utep.edu/youthcourses Start date: April 22, 2023
Click here to register
Fee: $89
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Click here to register
Dissections and Surgery for Kids “[My child is] still raving about
(Ages 6-12) Magical Potions Lab (Ages 6-12) [the Little Vet camp] and citing
Study body structures and the internal anatomy information that she learned! ”
Join the School of Science and Wizardry and
of different animal species, and explore 3D
become a true master science wizard in this
dissection models that show how they can relate - Proud parent of student in
magical camp.
to our own body systems.
Start date: April 29, 2023 Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Start date: March 25, 2023
Fee: $89
Fee: $89
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Click here to register
Click here to register
Zoology Adventures (Ages 6-12)
Biology for Kids (Ages 6-12) Discover the wonders of different species as you
Conduct biology experiments related to plants, meet and interact with five vertebrate groups.
animals, insects and the human body; take a
field trip across campus to look for Chihuahuan
Start date: May 6, 2023
desert wildlife; and visit the UTEP museum. Fee: $89
Start date: April 1, 2023 Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Fee: $89 Click here to register
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Click here to register Fur, Feathers, Tails and Scales
(Ages 6-12)
Explore the adaptations that classify animals
Crazy Cool Chemistry (Ages 6-12) into groups of amphibians, reptiles, birds,
Learn the basic concepts of chemistry while
mammals and fish, and learn the differences
conducting cool experiments.
between vertebrates and invertebrates.
Start date:April 8, 2023 Start date: May 13, 2023
Fee: $89 Fee: $89
Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10 Early Bird Registration Fee: $80.10
Click here to register Click here to register
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FACE-TO-FACE COURSES
All the following youth courses are offered for kids entering kindergarten through 12th grade.
FITNESS FUN PERFORMING ARTS Ballet Camp “Young Dancers”
(Ages 7-10)
Introduce your child to basic ballet positions,
Fencing Fun (Ages 6-12) My Joyful Dance (Ages 7-17) steps and vocabulary.
Get an introduction to the Olympic sport of Enjoy watching your child participate and learn
fencing through fencing games, and footwork in this adaptive ballet class tailored for children
Start date: January 31, 2023
and hand drills. with disabilities, especially Down syndrome. Fee: $79
Start date: February 4, 2023 Start date: January 31, 2023 Early Bird Registration Fee: $71.10
Fee: $105 Fee: $0 Click here to register
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50 Click here to register
Click here to register Start date: March 21, 2023
Ballet Camp “Tiny Toes” Fee: $79
Teen Boxing & Conditioning (Ages 4-6) Early Bird Registration Fee: $71.10
(Ages 12-17) Introduce your child to basic ballet positions,
Click here to register
Learn the fundamentals of boxing and self- steps and vocabulary.
defense while also building confidence and Start date: February 2, 2023
READING
self-esteem. Fee: $79
Start date: February 11, 2023 Early Bird Registration Fee: $71.10
Fee: $59 Click here to register Reading & Writing Booster
Early Bird Registration Fee: $53.10 (Ages 8-11)
Click here to register Develop and grow reading and writing skills in
this course that’s focused on comprehension,
Start date: April 1, 2023 We want to hear from you! vocabulary, phonemic awareness and phonics.
Fee: $59 Start date: February 4, 2023
Post a comment on our Instagram account.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $53.10 Fee: $75
Click here to register
Early Bird Registration Fee: $67.50
Click here to register
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If you’re
interested in
teaching an
existing course
or have an
idea for a new
course, we’d
love to hear
from you!
Professional and Public Programs is looking for dedicated,
passionate instructors to share their talents, skills and knowledge
with our youth in a learning-positive and inclusive environment. WE ARE
HIRING!
Must create own curriculum and course syllabus.
JOIN OUR TEAM OF INSTRUCTORS!
To learn more about becoming a Professional and Public
Programs youth instructor, call us at 915-747-5142 or
email p3youth@utep.edu.
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SPRING BREAK CAMPS EXTENDED DAY &
SUPERVISED LUNCH CARE
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Weekly Schedule Extended day and supervised lunchtime care
provide parents/guardians with a primary pick-up/
KINDERGARTEN GRADES 3-5 drop-off location and a timeframe in which to do
GRADES 1-2 GRADES 6-8 so. For more information, call 915-747-5142.
* These courses are eligible for a 10% Early Bird discount,
if registration takes place by January 31, 2023.
Extended Day: MORNING ONLY
Extended care from 7:30 to 9 a.m.
Week 1 (March 6-10) NOTE: Snacks are not included. These are non-refundable.
9 a.m.-noon 7:30-9 a.m.
Category Course To Register Fee Page WEEK Dates Meetings Fee To Register
ARTS Art for Littles Click here Fee: $105* Page 12
SCIENCE The Magic of Science Click here Fee: $115* Page 13 1 3/6-3/10 M, Tu, W, Th, F $12 Click here
STEM Basic Engineering Click here Fee: $185* Page 13 2 3/13-3/17 M, Tu, W, Th, F $12 Click here
ARTS Discovering Drawing Click here Fee: $105* Page 13
FITNESS Fencing Fun Click here Fee: $155* Page 13
ARTS Shakespeare for Kids Click here Fee: $105* Page 13
Extended Day: A.M. and P.M.
Extended care from 7:30 to 9 a.m. (morning session) and from
WRITING Creative Writers Workshop Click here Fee: $105* Page 13 4 to 5:30 p.m. (afternoon session).
NOTE: Snacks are not included. These are non-refundable.
1-4 p.m.
STEM Robo Pets Click here Fee: $185* Page 12 7:30-9 a.m. and 4-5:30 p.m.
ARTS Cool Crafts Click here Fee: $105* Page 13 WEEK Dates Meetings Fee To Register
FITNESS Kidz Sports Zone Click here Fee: $105* Page 13
1 3/6-3/10 M, Tu, W, Th, F $20 Click here
MATH Math Booster Click here Fee: $105* Page 13
SCIENCE Cool Chemistry Mysteries Click here Fee: $115* Page 13 2 3/13-3/17 M, Tu, W, Th, F $20 Click here
STEM Gamebots Robotics Click here Fee: $185* Page 13
FITNESS Fencing Fun Click here Fee: $155* Page 13
Extended Day: AFTERNOON ONLY
Extended care from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Week 2 (March 13-17) NOTE: Snacks are not included. These are non-refundable.
8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 4-5:30 p.m.
STEAM Kindersmarts All-Day STEAM Camp Click here Fee: $225* Page 14 WEEK Dates Meetings Fee To Register
9 a.m.-noon 1 3/6-3/10 M, Tu, W, Th, F $12 Click here
ARTS The Art Experiment Click here Fee: $105* Page 14 2 3/13-3/17 M, Tu, W, Th, F $12 Click here
STEM Space Wars Robotics Click here Fee: $185* Page 14
ARTS Artventures Through Dimensions Click here Fee: $105* Page 14
SCIENCE Veterinarians in Training Click here Fee: $115* Page 14 SUPERVISED LUNCHTIME CARE
All campers staying on campus for both the morning and
STEM Super Structure Architecture Click here Fee: $185* Page 15
afternoon sessions must register for the supervised lunch hour
ARTS Theater Arts: Lights, Camera, Action Click here Fee: $105* Page 16 from noon to 1 p.m.
NOTE: Lunch is not included. These are non-refundable.
1-4 p.m.
FITNESS Fitness Fun Click here Fee: $105* Page 14 Noon-1 p.m.
STEM Junior Veterinarians Click here Fee: $115* Page 14 WEEK Dates Meetings Fee To Register
ARTS Theater Arts: Lights, Camera, Action Click here Fee: $105* Page 15
1 3/6-3/10 M, Tu, W, Th, F $10 Click here
STEM Mega Machine Robotics Click here Fee: $185* Page 15
STEM STEM Challenge Click here Fee: $115* Page 15 2 3/13-3/17 M, Tu, W, Th, F $10 Click here
ARTS Intro to Sculpture Click here Fee: $105* Page 16
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CAMPS
All the following youth camps are offered for kids entering
kindergarten through 8th grade.
KINDERGARTEN
GRADES 1-2
GRADES 3-5
GRADES 6-8
Week 1 (March 6-10)
KINDERGARTEN
9 A.M.-NOON
Arts
Professional and Public Programs offers two weeks (beginning March 6, 2023) of grade- Art for Littles
Learn how much your little one can do with the
specific spring camps for kids in kindergarten through 8th grade. Each week will offer
basic elements of art.
educational, cultural, fun, creative and active experiences.
Fee: $105
Camps are limited in size, and spaces are assigned on a first come, first served basis. Camps Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
are subject to cancellation due to insufficient enrollment. Click here to register
Our camps are designed to engage and inspire our young learners. Choose from morning
(9 a.m.-noon) and afternoon (1-4 p.m.) courses. 1-4 P.M.
STEM
Robo Pets
Learn fundamental engineering and programming
Connect with us to receive special
concepts and begin your exploration into the
offers, updates on courses and more! world of robotics by building simple animal-
#utepp3 inspired machines that are controlled by unique,
icon-based program codes.
Fee: $185
Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50
Click here to register
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9 A.M.-NOON
GRADES 1 -2
Arts
Discovering Drawing
9 A.M.-NOON Learn about and use different drawing
“My child’s favorite camp
techniques and methods to help improve on was Robotics - he liked being
Science
your drawing skills. able to build the robots and do
The Magic of Science
Explore the science behind magic tricks in this Fee: $105 some coding.”
amazing camp. Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
- Proud parent of student in
Fee: $115 Click here to register
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Early Bird Registration Fee: $103.50
Fitness
Click here to register Fencing Fun
Get an introduction to the Olympic sport of
STEM fencing through fencing games, and footwork STEM
Basic Engineering and hand drills. Gamebots Robotics
Use LEGO® bricks to build models that use
gears, axles and pulleys in this camp designed
Fee: $155 Have a blast creating games each week while
learning about robotics.
for children of all ages. Free building time to Early Bird Registration Fee: $139.50
promote creativity is included. Fee: $185
Click here to register
Fee: $185 Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50
Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50 Arts Click here to register
Shakespeare for Kids
Click here to register Learn about Shakespeare in a fun, interesting
way; read his works, learn the Folger method, GRADES 6-8
1-4 P.M. write your own version of a Shakespeare play
and act it out in class. 9 A.M.-NOON
Arts Fee: $105 Writing & Publishing
Cool Crafts Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50 Creative Writers Workshop
Exercise your craftsmanship, dexterity and
creativity by making exciting arts and crafts.
Click here to register Explore your ideas through writing and learn the
technical skills needed to grow and become a
Fee: $105 professional writer.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50 1-4 P.M. Fee: $105
Click here to register Math Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
Fitness
Math Booster Click here to register
Review the most important math concepts for
Kidz Sports Zone grades 3-5.
Build upon your current fitness with stretching,
strength-building exercises and sports.
Fee: $105 1-4 P.M.
Fee: $105 Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50 Fitness
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50 Click here to register Fencing Fun
Get an introduction to the Olympic sport of
Click here to register Science fencing through fencing games, and footwork
Cool Chemistry Mysteries and hand drills.
Using captivating chemistry experiments, Fee: $155
learn how chemistry is behind a lot of
commonplace items.
Early Bird Registration Fee: $139.50
Fee: $115 Click here to register
Early Bird Registration Fee: $103.50
Click here to register
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Week 2 (March 13-17) CAMPS
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KINDERGARTEN
1-4 P.M.
8:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Fitness
STEAM Fitness Fun
Kindersmarts All-Day STEAM Build upon your current fitness through
Camp stretching, strength-building exercises and
Let your kids test their kindersmarts in this sports.
STEAM-based camp filled with structured Fee: $105
learning time, team-building exercises and Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
science activities at the kinder level.
Click here to register
Fee: $225
Early Bird Registration Fee: $202.50 Science
Click here to register Junior Veterinarians
Explore how to care for animals of all kinds;
perfect for kids who love animals and are
GRADES 1 -2 interested in veterinary science.
Fee: $115
Early Bird Registration Fee: $103.50
9 A.M.-NOON Click here to register
Arts
The Art Experiment
Learn how to use science as a technique to make
artwork.
GRADES 3-5
Fee: $105 9 A.M.-NOON
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
Arts
Click here to register Artventures Through Dimensions
Explore the world of 2-dimensional and
STEM 3-dimensional art in this fun camp.
Space Wars Robotics Fee: $105
“The Lego [camp] was his favorite. Enjoy building and programming functional
He is a natural at building things, so robots using LEGO® bricks in this super-fun Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
this was really fun for him.” program. Click here to register
Fee: $185 Science
- Proud parent of student in Spring 2022
Youth Camp
Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50 Veterinarians in Training
Click here to register Explore different animal patient scenarios,
and procedures. Learn the tools used by and
interesting facts about various types of vets.
You’ll get to meet and interact with live animals
as well.
Fee: $115
Early Bird Registration Fee: $103.50
Interested in teaching a youth course? Click here to register
We would love to hear from you,
see page 9 for more details.
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GRADES 3-5
9 A.M.-NOON
STEM
Super Structure Architecture
Learn about blueprinting, planning and how to
See pages 16-17 for a complete list of our
build a strong structure using LEGO® bricks. A
baseplate (preferably both a small and big one) Online Self-paced Spring Courses.
and gallon-sized LEGO® bricks are required.
Fee: $185
Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50
Click here to register
1-4 P.M.
Arts
Theater Arts: Lights, Camera,
Action
Have fun while developing your artistic, public
speaking and creative thinking skills.
Fee: $105
“Theater camp was my child’s Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
favorite. It was her third camp, so she Click here to register
wasn’t as nervous and it tapped into
a skill she enjoyed using. ” STEM
Mega Machines Robotics
- Proud parent of student in Spring 2022 Create some of your favorite motorized vehicles
Youth Camp as you build, learn and play.
Fee: $185
Early Bird Registration Fee: $166.50 Talk to us!
Click here to register
STEM Professional and Public Programs
“My son loved the three Insights
Museum camps. The activities and
STEM Challenge is always looking to improve itself.
Create projects with everyday household items We would like to hear from you and
subject matter kept him busy. ” and test their durability using elements of STEM.
see how our spring youth courses
Fee: $115 are working for your children. Join
- Proud parent of student in Spring 2022
Early Bird Registration Fee: $103.50 our Instagram community or post a
Youth Camp
Click here to register comment on our Facebook page.
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Week 2 (March 13-17) GRADES 6-8 CAMPS
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9 A.M.-NOON
Arts
Q&A Theater Arts: Lights, Camera,
Action
Have fun while developing your artistic, public
Which camp(s) did your child(ren) speaking and creative thinking skills.
enjoy the most? And why? Fee: $105
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
“Theater, because I think he enjoys Click here to register
performing and enjoys the social
collaboration aspect.” 1-4 P.M.
- Proud parent of student in Spring 2022 Arts
Youth Camp Intro to Sculpture
Explore the various materials and techniques
used to create sculptures.
Fee: $105
Early Bird Registration Fee: $94.50
Click here to register
COVID-19 PRECAUTION STATEMENT
Please stay home if you have been diagnosed The best way that we can take care of
with COVID-19 or are experiencing ourselves and others is to get the vaccine. NOT
VACCINATED
COVID-19 symptoms. If you have tested If you still need the vaccine, it is widely
VACCINATED
positive for COVID-19, prior to, after, and/or available in the El Paso area. For more
during your time enrolled in your course(s), information about the current rates, testing,
you are highly encouraged to report your and vaccinations, please
results to covidaction@utep.edu as well as visit epstrong.org.
to let our office know at ppp@utep.edu.
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention
recommends that people in areas of substantial
or high COVID-19 transmission wear face
masks when indoors in groups of people.
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ONLINE SELF-PACED
COURSES
We have assembled a selection of online youth courses to strategically
complement your child’s learning journey this spring.
MASTERING MATH
Introduction to Algebra
Learn how algebra is relevant to every aspect of
your daily life in this course which integrates
algebra with other areas of study including
history, biology and geography.
Fee: $125
Click here to register
INFORMATION Introduction to Programming
TECHNOLOGY
Gain the skills and confidence you need to
program in BASIC and design your own custom
applications for home, school or work.
How to Get Started in Game Fee: $125
Development Click here to register
Gain the knowledge, confidence and experience
LIFE SKILLS
to start developing your own games in this
hands-on course.
Fee: $125
Click here to register
AND HOBBIES
Start a Pet-Sitting Business
Blogging and Podcasting for Master the essentials of starting and running a
Beginners cat- and dog-sitting business; learn about the
care of pets, handling home visits, financing and
Plan and create your very own blog and podcast
using hands-on exercises and free web tools like
marketing your business, and more. We want to hear from you!
Blogger, WordPress, Audacity and YouTube®. Fee: $125
Post a comment on our Facebook page.
Fee: $125 Click here to register
Click here to register
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WE ARE
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YOUTH COURSES
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SCIENCE
HIRING
Introduction to Chemistry
Gain a solid foundation in the basics of chemistry
and prepare for a health-related career or for
success in a college chemistry course.
Fee: $125
DAY! CONTACT US TO
Click here to register
Introduction to Biology
Take the first step toward a career in healthcare
or medicine with this course which will prepare
you for more advanced courses in human
anatomy and physiology.
Fee: $125
Click here to register
TEST PREPARATION
SAT/ACT Prep Course: Part 1
Prepare for the verbal questions of the ACT and
new SAT.
Fee: $115
SPRING HELPERS NEEDED!
Click here to register
SAT/ACT Prep Course: Part 2
Prepare for the math questions of the ACT and
new SAT.
Fee: $115
Are you looking for an experience that will make a difference in the lives of
Click here to register
others? Do you enjoy working with youth?
If you answered “yes” to both questions, then Professional and Public WRITING
Programs has the spring job for you! Resume-Writing Workshop
Create or improve upon your own resume or learn
Our spring assistant positions require maturity, a good sense of judgement, how to write resumes and cover letters for profit.
positive energy, accountability and the ability to communicate with children Fee: $125
and staff. Applicants should be flexible, friendly and reliable. Click here to register
For more information, contact our
Youth Programs and Camps Program Manager
at p3youth@utep.edu or 915-747-8474.
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COURSE INDEX
READING Blast Off! Outer Space Camp (Ages 8-12)
Start date: March 25, 2023
Ciphers, Puzzles and Codes (Ages 8-12) Dissections and Surgery for Kids
Start date: April 1, 2023 (Ages 6-12)
SATURDAY Start date: March 25, 2023
ONE-DAY CAMPS SCIENCE Biology for Kids (Ages 6-12)
Start date: April 1, 2023
ARTS Junior Engineering Lab (Ages 6-12)
Start date: February 4, 2023
Crazy Cool Chemistry (Ages 6-12)
Doodle, Draw and Design (Ages 6-12) Creatures of the Lab (Ages 6-12) Start date: April 8, 2023
Start date: February 4, 2023 Start date: February 11, 2023
Little Veterinarians (Ages 6-12)
Valentine HeART Crafts (Ages 6-12) Junior Veterinarians (Ages 6-12) Start date: April 15, 2023
Start date: February 11, 2023 Start date: February 18, 2023
Coolest Cold-Blooded Reptiles
(Ages 6-12)
Creative Painting (Ages 6-12) Ocean Chemistry, Waterworks, Start date: April 22, 2023
Start date: February 25, 2023 Monsters and Sharks (Ages 6-12)
Start date: February 25, 2023 Magical Potions Lab (Ages 6-12)
Krafty Kidz (Ages 6-12) Start date: April 29, 2023
Start date: April 1, 2023 Med School for Kids (Ages 6-12)
Start date: March 4, 2023 Zoology Adventures (Ages 6-12)
Egg-cellent Easter Art (Ages 6-12) Start date: May 6, 2023
Start date: April 15, 2023 Dinosaur Claws and Shark Jaws
(Ages 6-12) Fur, Feathers, Tails and Scales (Ages 6-12)
Drawing ‘n’ Designing (Ages 6-12) Start date: March 11, 2023 Start date: May 13, 2023
Start date: April 29, 2023
Space Academy: Aliens, Spaceships
Painting Productions (Ages 6-12) and Moons (Ages 6-12) WRITING
Start date: May 6, 2023 Start date: March 18, 2023
Story Crafters: Writers Workshop
Drawmasters (Ages 6-12) (Ages 8-12)
Start date: May 13, 2023 Start date: April 15, 2023
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– Youth Programs and Camps
SUPERVISED LUNCH CARE trustworthy. Good instruction
is secondary when the kids are
younger,
WEEK 1
COURSE INDEX March 6-10
WEEK 2
but [this is a] great service
offering
for El Paso!! ”
March 13-17 - Proud parent of student in
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
FACE-TO-FACE SPRING BREAK CAMPS
COURSES
WEEK 1
FITNESS FUN March 6-10
Fencing Fun (Ages 6-12) WEEK 2
Start date: February 4, 2023 March 13-17
Teen Boxing & Conditioning
(Ages 12-17)
Start date: February 11, 2023 ONLINE SELF-PACED
Start date: April 1, 2023 COURSES
PERFORMING ARTS INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY
My Joyful Dance (Ages 7-17)
Start date: January 31, 2023 How to Get Started in Game
Development
Ballet Camp “Tiny Toes” (Ages 4-6)
Start date: February 2, 2023 Blogging and Podcasting for
Beginners “The teachers are kind and
trustworthy. Good instruction is
Ballet Camp “Young Dancers” (Ages 7-10) Introduction to Programming
second when the kids are younger,
Start date: January 31, 2023
but [this is a] great service offering
Start date: March 21, 2023 LIFE SKILLS for El Paso!! ”
AND HOBBIES
READING Start a Pet-Sitting Business
- Proud parent of student in
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Reading & Writing Booster (Ages 8-11)
Start date: February 4, 2023LL Continued on next page
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WE ARE
HIRINDAGY!
CONTACT US TO
“This is the second year that I have
SPRING HELPERS NEEDED!
had my children (ages 4-7) participate
in a program. They all enjoyed each
class whether it was art, math or
For more information, contact our ONLINE SELF-PACED language arts. Keep up the great work
Youth Programs and Camps Program COURSES
both on the administration side and
Manager at p3youth@utep.edu via the teachers.”
or 915-747-8474.
MASTERING MATH - Proud parent of student in
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
Introduction to Algebra
“My son loved his coach
SCIENCE
during camp. She was very Introduction to Chemistry
patient and ever since he Introduction to Biology
met her, he keeps saying
he wants all of his school TEST PREPARATION
coaches to be like her.” SAT/ACT Prep Course: Part 1
- Proud parent of student in SAT/ACT Prep Course: Part 2
Summer 2022 Youth Camp
WRITING
Resume-Writing Workshop
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CONTINUING EDUCATION AT UTEP CONTACT US
YOUTH PROGRAMS AND CAMPS ONLINE
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Daniel joined Professional and Public Programs in 2015 as a Program Coordinator with more
than five years of managerial experience in the retail industry. He was promoted to Program
BY EMAIL
Email us at p3youth@utep.edu
Manager in 2018.
with your questions
Daniel has been a proud UTEP alum since 2008, and has a Bachelor in Business Administration
with a concentration in Management. In 2019, he was certified as a Mental Health First Aid
provider by the National Council for Behavioral Health for Youth and awarded the designation
“Certified Professional Programmer” (C2P) by the Learning Resources Network (LERN), the
BY PHONE
leading association in continuing education. Call 915-747-5142, Monday – Friday,
8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Daniel Montes Daniel’s primary goal is to provide meaningful education experiences and opportunities for
Program Manager self-discovery to the El Paso community while fostering a UTEP Miners’ mindset.
Favorite inspirational quote: “When educating the minds of our youth, we must not forget to educate
their hearts.”– Dalai Lama
Jorge Thompson was born and raised in El Paso, Texas and graduated in the summer of 2017
with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from The University of Texas at El Paso. Prior to
joining Professional and Public Programs as a Youth Coordinator, Jorge worked as a program
coordinator for GEAR UP and Communities in Schools serving students at Montana Vista
Elementary and Riverside High School. He also served with AmeriCorps for a nonprofit called
College Forward in Austin, Texas and earned the Segal Americorps Award. In May 2021, after Connect with us to receive special
his experience with Americorps, he graduated with a master’s degree in education from Angelo
State University with a focus in Student Development and Leadership.
offers, updates on courses and more!
Jorge has had wonderful opportunities to work with first-generation students from K-12 and
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Jorge Thompson college and believes he would never have developed his passion for education without these
Program Coordinator experiences. He enjoys encouraging and motivating students to chase their dreams while
challenging and supporting them during their journey. His goal is to pursue a doctoral degree
and either become a director in the student affairs division of a higher education institution or
start his own nonprofit where he can continue to inspire students.
Favorite inspirational quote: “One of the most important things in life is to try and inspire other
people so that they can be great in whatever they want to do.”– Kobe Bean Bryant
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